Do any of you drivers/mechanics know where to buy this product in the Mijas/Benelmadena area ?, novauto (?) the halfords type place do not stock it but it is available here in Spain according to the web.

http://www.k-seal.co.uk/

explain what the problem is and some one may know what you need.

The heater matrix is leaking & as they are not that easy to access I want to use K Seal.
The link in my post kind of gives the reason (or a list of applications)

Not a good idea as these type of products are only a "get you home " solution , they often clog up radiator leading to more serious failures , theres no substitute for doing the job properly.

Yes I would agree with you (and have done in the past) but these modern products come highly recommended via the trade especially K Seal & as you know the heater matrix can be a pig to replace in many cars (in this case an Opel Astra)
So bearing in mind its age & my present location (very limited tools) I will buy some and report back, now all I have to do is find some ?

Use it at your peril

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/K-SEAL-RADIATO...item3cb3fcf0f8

I would think a couple of eggs would do as much good. That works well, however I wouldn't see any of these ideas as a permanent solution.

If you can live without the heater, why not by pass it by joining the inlet and outlet together, rather easy with a bit of copper pipe and some jubeley clips.

Best of luck whatever you try. Don't try to sell it me after lol

Errr that old myth will definatley clog up your rad and cause overheating , imagine a bowl of scrambled egg circulating around your cooling system ,messy and expensive

My point exactly, thanks

It will seal a hole though.

OP seems to be looking for the cheapest option.

Yes I know I can buy it online via the UK, or even here in Spain online, but I would prefer to buy it local to where I am given the choice IE Mijas or surrounding area.

BTW a good pal of mine who builds and races classic cars that are often seen at Good-wood highly recommends the product and he knows more about engines than most.

So thanks for the advice & yes I am fully aware of just what some older inferior products are capable of.

Not the cheapest option !, but one that suits my requirements at this point in time.

I know what your saying , I had the same problem with my Range Rover , 12 hours labour to change 2 x 50 cent O rings

I to have rebuilt dozens of engines both for road and race and stand by the fact theres only one way to do a job

Yes & of course you are right, as the hoses will be past the sell by date etc etc and I am of the same school (a jobs worth doing)

Anyway you bugger ?, or can you swoop in, in that avatar and drop a sample off